Eight people were killed and more than six others sustained injuries after a bus overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Kota district on Saturday. The passengers were reportedly travelling from Madhya Pradesh to Khatu Shyam when the accident occurred.
The incident prompted a response from local authorities, while the injured passengers were taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
According to Station House Officer (SHO) Nand Singh, the injured individuals were admitted to a hospital and were receiving treatment. Further details about the circumstances of the accident were awaited at the time of reporting.
Bus Was Travelling from Madhya Pradesh to Khatu Shyam
The bus was carrying passengers from Madhya Pradesh to Khatu Shyam, a well-known pilgrimage destination in Rajasthan, when it overturned on the expressway.
The accident resulted in eight fatalities, while more than six passengers were reported injured. Information about the identities of the deceased, the exact cause of the crash and the condition of all the injured passengers was not immediately available.
Authorities are expected to provide further details as more information about the incident emerges.
Separate Accident on Uttarakhand Highway Leaves Two Dead
In an unrelated road accident on Thursday, two people died after a taxi fell into a deep gorge near Pali Pulia on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway in Uttarakhand. Three other occupants were rescued, officials said.
The vehicle was travelling from Chandigarh when the incident occurred. Following the accident, police personnel and teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) reached the location and initiated a rescue operation.
Kirti Nagar Sub-Divisional Magistrate Pankaj Bhatt said five people were travelling in the taxi. Two occupants died at the scene, while the remaining three were rescued and reported to be out of danger.
The survivors were subsequently sent to the nearest health centre for medical assistance.
Rescue Teams Respond to Uttarakhand Crash
According to the SDM, the Devprayag team rushed to the accident site after receiving information about the incident. The SDRF was also alerted and joined the rescue operation.
The operation focused on reaching the vehicle in the gorge and bringing the occupants to safety. Officials confirmed that three passengers survived, while two lost their lives.
The cause of the taxi accident was not specified in the available information.
Road Safety Remains a Key Concern
The two incidents, reported in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, highlight the serious consequences of road accidents on major highways and expressways. While the incidents occurred in different locations and under separate circumstances, both resulted in fatalities and required emergency response efforts.
Further official updates are awaited regarding the cause of the bus overturning in Rajasthan, the condition of those injured and the circumstances surrounding the taxi crash in Uttarakhand.
Sources By Agencies